Slea Head Photo & Sightseeing Tour
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Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Photography Hints & Tips for capturing nicer images of people and scenery
- I'm happy to take Photos of you and your Group using your phones or cameras
- Snacks and Drinks are not included
Itinerary
After meeting in Dingle we follow the Slea Head Drive on a scenic tour of the rural countryside, passing the deep water natural harbour at Ventry and amazing views of the ocean below as we approach our first stop at Slea Head.
See and hold the lambs and also explore the ancient ring fort and beehive huts
As well as fabulous vistas and photos to capture from this stop, we have the option of strolling along the winding Oceanside road for a few minutes to take in further views and more superb photo opportunities.
Coumeenoole Strand is a captivating location for photography or just kicking your shoes off and paddling along the waters edge. With fine views of the rugged coastline available from the beach at low tide or the walk way down to the sands, this is many peoples favorite location during the tour.
The iconic twisting path down to Dunquin Pier is the historical departure point for the settlers on the Great Blasket Island. These days it is used for the tripper boats visiting the island. Superb vistas are to be captured along the paths at the top of the cliff with the option of walking down the steep path to capture photos at lower vantage points.
Following single track lanes we arrive at an amazing rocky beach with access to a coastal path that provides wonderful views across the rugged shoreline, with the Blasket Islands in the background.
We stop at Clogher Head on our way to Clogher Strand to take in panoramic views of the western edge of the Dingle Peninsula. This wide open vista also looks across to the filming location of Star Wars during 2016. A few minutes away is the storm beach at Clogher, depending on the state of the tide we can access this scenic beach, as well as capturing wonderful ocean landscapes from the viewing platform above the beach. This area also contains a number of secluded rocky beaches and rugged coves that we access with a short drive.
Leaving the ocean and the intriguing coastline behind, we take a scenic 15 minute drive to the 8th Century Oratory at Gallarus where we observe and capture this wonderful example of an ancient stone roofed building.
The ruin of this 12th century Romanesque church is built on an earlier monastic site and has a unique standing stone with a “needle hole” and ogham script carved down the side. A few yards away is a large cross carved from stone. Close by is St. Brendan s House and also access to excellent views of this church in the rural landscape.
Leaving Kilmalkedar Church we have a 15 minute scenic drive back to Dingle and the end of the tour.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Absolutely great...
Absolutely great experience - we saw many beautiful sites - loved walking through 12th century ruins and cemetery was surreal.
Fun and informative! George showed us exciting places and was able to beat the crowds through his knowledge of the area
George brought us to many interesting places. His knowledge of the area was extensive and he was very generous in helping us create beautiful photos!
Great experience!
George gave a great tour that was enjoyed by my entire family (husband, parents). He was easy to communicate with regarding pick up, and the whole day was truly enjoyable. I am so, so glad we didn't drive it alone. Having George drive and share information along the way was priceless. He gave us camera tips as well that we continue to use. Highly recommend.
The best way to do the Slea Head Drive!
What a fabulous tour! George is SO nice and really helped us with taking better photos. We only had our iphones with us but he gave us some excellent tips that I've been using since the tour, as we travel around Ireland. I highly recommend taking this tour. We stopped at so many amazing places with breathtaking scenery, and we chatted with George throughout the tour. He explained so much of the history of Ireland, the ancient stone buildings and stone walls, etc. Had we done the Slea Head drive on our own, we wouldn't have known exactly what we were looking at most of the time - he told us about the history of the Blasket Islands, Galarus Oratory, we went up to see St. Brendan's church, and just so many interesting places. We also did not realize that he does tours all over Ireland and when we return, we will definitely book another tour with him.
Perfect Tour of Slea Head!
This was a perfect tour of Slea Head Drive--everything we were hoping for and more. There were numerous places for great photos along the drive, so we left with some stellar shots! George was very knowledgeable about the history and shared interesting insights throughout without overwhelming us. There was an even an additional part of the drive that my friend and I wanted to see, so George went out of his way to help us see it. Side note: I also appreciated the small group size for the tour. 5 stars and a big thank you to George! I will be recommending this tour to family and friends.